Ryan O'Halloran's Mock Draft 3.0

Jaguars beat reporter Ryan O'Halloran predicts the first round of the NFL Draft.

1. Kansas City

OT Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M

The Chiefs reportedly checked in on Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd on Tuesday, but the guess here is that’s only if they trade down.

2. Jaguars

DE Ziggy Ansah, BYU

There has been much noise about the Jaguars going with a safer pick (right tackle Eric Fisher), but that’s a smokescreen. They overlook Ansah’s inexperience and project his impact.

3. Oakland

DT Sharrif Floyd, Florida

No team needs interior defensive line help more than the Raiders, who couldn’t fill the need in free agency after losing Desmond Bryant and Tommy Kelly to Cleveland and New England, respectively.

4. Philadelphia

DE/LB Dion Jordan, Oregon

Viewed as a pass-rushing defensive end/outside linebacker, Jordan didn’t have much production in college but has had a huge pre-draft process.

5. Detroit

OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan

The Lions will rush this card up to the podium to replace left tackle Jeff Backus, who retired after 12 years as a starter.

6. Cleveland

CB Dee Milliner, Alabama

New GM Mike Lombardi took care of the Browns’ defensive front seven in free agency and now picks up the top corner. There should be concerns about Milliner’s injury history — he might not be ready until training camp.

7. Arizona

OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma

The Cardinals’ offensive line struggled last year, and to give new quarterback Carson Palmer a chance, he needs to stay upright. Arizona could also go with guard Chance Warmack.

8. Buffalo

QB Geno Smith, West Virginia

Some team in the top 10 is going to pull the trigger on Smith, and it will be Buffalo, even though it recently signed Kevin Kolb and coach Doug Marrone was at Syracuse with Ryan Nassib.

9. NY Jets

DE Barkevious Mingo, LSU

There are issues about Mingo’s consistent effort level but the best way for coach Rex Ryan to save his job is a better pass rush.

10. Tennessee

DT Star Lotulelei, Utah

The Titans’ off-season aim is adding beef on their defensive front, and the next player is Lotulelei, who is 320-plus pounds. They previously added Sammie Lee Hill from Detroit.

11. San Diego

G Chance Warmack, Alabama*

If the Chargers can’t trade up or sit still to draft Lane Johnson, they should address another offensive line opening with the draft’s top-rated guard.

12. Miami

CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida State

A month ago, the Jaguars would have loved to have Rhodes at No. 33. Instead he’ll be asked to replace Sean Smith while also returning to his home area of South Florida.

13. NY Jets (from Tampa Bay)

CB Desmond Trufant, Washington*

Trufant used a great Senior Bowl week and fast combine to spring-board into the first round. His next task: replacing Darrelle Revis, traded to the Bucs for this pick.

14. Carolina

DT Sheldon Richardson, Missouri

The Panthers’ interior defensive line has been woeful for years, and they have parted ways with Ron Edwards and Andre Neblett. New Panthers GM Dave Gettleman has prioritized the lines.

15. New Orleans

LB Jarvis Jones, Georgia

With all the first-round offensive tackles gone, the Saints look to Jones to help rebuild a defense that was historically terrible last year.

16. St. Louis

WR Tavon Austin, West Virginia

Danny Amendola dashed to New England, leaving the slot open for Austin, who will be a great weapon for Sam Bradford. Early candidate for biggest impact as a rookie.

17. Pittsburgh

WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee

The Steelers need running back help, but even after re-signing Emmanuel Sanders, they don’t pass up the inexperienced but talented Patterson.

18. Dallas

G Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina*

The Cowboys have drafted terribly in recent years, but their owner won’t fire the general manager. An emphasis needs to be shoring up an offensive line, and Cooper could start off at right guard.

19. NY Giants

DE Tank Carradine, Florida State

A knee injury last November has hurt Carradine’s stock, but the Giants can afford to slightly reach for and have patience with him.

20. Chicago

LB Alec Ogletree, Georgia

The Bears signed D.J. Williams to replace Brian Urlacher at MLB and will overlook Ogletree’s character red flags to replace Nick Roach.

21. Cincinnati

S Kenny Vaccaro, Texas*

This could turn into D.J. Fluker if free agent Andre Smith remains unsigned. If a deal is done, the Bengals will go with Vaccaro, who can play either strong or free safety.

22. St. Louis (from Washington)

S Eric Reid, LSU*

The Rams cut Quintin Mikell and let Craig Dahl depart in free agency so they need a hitter who can start from Day One.

23. Minnesota

LB Manti Te’o, Notre Dame

Jasper Brinkley signed with Arizona, leaving the MLB spot open. The wild offseason for Te’o will conclude on a positive note.

24. Indianapolis

DE Datone Jones, UCLA

A pre-draft riser, Jones is big enough (283 pounds) to play in the Colts’ 3-4 scheme and would cap the Colts’ winning offseason — $138 million on 10 free agents.

25. Minnesota (from Seattle)

WR Keenan Allen, California

This pick was acquired in the Percy Harvin trade. Allen had 207 catches in college and will pair with newly signed Greg Jennings.

26. Green Bay

S Matt Elam, Florida*

The Packers need safety help after releasing Charles Woodson left them with a starting duo of M.D. Jennings and Jerron McMillian. Not ideal.

27. Houston

WR Robert Woods, USC

Woods is viewed as a second-round pick by some analysts, but he had 252 catches in college and can learn from Andre Johnson.

28. Denver

DE Bjoern Werner, Florida State

Remember when Werner was ticketed for the Jaguars at No. 2? Denver will be glad to snap him up to replace the departed Elvis Dumervil.

29. New England

WR Markus Wheaton, Oregon State*

The Patriots are a candidate to trade out of the first round because they have only five picks. They have been terrible at finding young receivers to learn their complex passing game, but they give it another shot here.

30. Atlanta

CB JohnAthan Banks, Mississippi State

The Falcons need to find corner help after cutting Dunta Robinson and seeing Brent Grimes leave in free agency. A slight reach here.

31. San Francisco

S Jonathan Cyprien, Florida International

The Jaguars have interest, but he comes off the board because the 49ers need to find an enforcer to replace Dashon Goldson.

32. Baltimore

LB Eric Minter, LSU

The easiest projection of the first round — the Ravens need to find a replacement for Ray Lewis. Will fit right into the 3-4 scheme.

An asterisk (*) indicates different selection from previous mock draft.